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NU06 FZW

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

218,867 mi
Last recorded218,867 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 FZW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 218,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 218,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 204,914 miles

All tyres wearing on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Centre diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 204,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

All tyres wearing on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Centre diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 193,541 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 193,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2019 182,331 miles

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 15 Jun 2018 167,551 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 167,514 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 May 2018 166,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2017 151,416 miles

Both rear tyres worn at inner edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 145,157 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 May 2016 145,027 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 137,122 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 131,887 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 119,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat to nsr.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades starting to smear.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2012 109,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn inner and outer shoulders

both rear tyres worn inner shoulders

front registration plate has some damage,though complete and legible

Pass 10 May 2011 91,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2010 71,232 miles

both front tyres have shoulder wear

offside rear tyre 2mm tread depth, nearside rear 3mm tread depth, and both tyres have shoulder wear

Pass 4 Apr 2009 44,657 miles

brake fluid level between min and max

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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NU06 FZW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 87,989 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NU06 FZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NU06 FZW registered?

NU06 FZW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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